Shrishakti, Śrīśakti, Shri-shakti: 1 definition
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Shrishakti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Śrīśakti can be transliterated into English as Srisakti or Shrishakti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚrīśakti (श्रीशक्ति) refers to the “illustrious energy”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.3.—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Umā with devotion:—“[...] O goddess Umā, mother of the universe, resident of Śivaloka, favourite of Śiva, O great goddess, O Durgā, we bow to you, With great devotion we bow to the illustrious Energy (śrīśakti), the holy, the tranquil, the holy nourishment and the one with the forms of Mahat and the Avyakta”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.1.2 < [Chapter 1 - Summary of Lord Gaura’s Pastimes]
Verse 3.1.2 < [Chapter 1 - Meeting Again at the House of Śrī Advaita Ācārya]
Verse 1.10.121 < [Chapter 10 - Marriage with Śrī Lakṣmīpriyā]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirusattimuttam (Rajarajapuram) < [Chapter X - Temples of Rajadhjraja II’s Time]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 38 - The Great Efficacy of Nirmālya etc. < [Section 2 - Puruṣottama-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Reviews < [July – September 1975]
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